The Sunday Mirror says Lewandowski â€“ valued at Â£25m â€“ is also wanted by Â­Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, but Gunners manager Wenger is keen to land the 24-year-old Poland international.

His team-mate Gotze is rated as one of the most talented young players in Germany. The 20-year-old is already a member of the senior international squad.

Chief scout Steve Rowley and his team have been scouring the German league in recent months.